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Hardijanto Budiman, known as Hardibudi, is a visual artist based in Jakarta, Indonesia. Specializing in conceptual contemporary photography, he uses the medium to transform imagination, ideas, and emotions into compelling visuals. His work, deeply influenced by surrealism, reflects the journey of his life, blending creativity with storytelling. He refers to his pieces as “Imaginary Story Pictures,” earning him the title of “The Imaginary Storyteller.”

His work has been showcased globally in exhibitions such as the Miami International Photography Festival (USA), Siena International Photo Exhibition (Italy), and Shanghai International Photo Festival (China). He has collaborated with esteemed galleries, including YellowKorner (France), 1x Photo Print Gallery (Sweden), and BBA Gallery (UK).

A recipient of over 300 international photography awards, Hardibudi’s work has been featured in prestigious publications such as Forbes, Vogue, DPReview, Digital Camera Magazine, and China Photo Press.

Hardijanto Budiman, dikenal sebagai Hardibudi, adalah seniman visual yang berbasis di Jakarta, Indonesia. Mengkhususkan diri dalam fotografi konseptual kontemporer, ia menggunakan medium ini untuk mengubah imajinasi, ide, dan emosinya menjadi visual yang memukau. Karyanya, yang sangat dipengaruhi oleh aliran surealisme, mencerminkan perjalanan hidupnya dengan menggabungkan kreativitas dan storytelling. Ia menyebut karya-karyanya sebagai “Imaginary Story Pictures”, menjadikannya “The Imaginary Storyteller”.

Karyanya telah dipamerkan secara global di berbagai ajang, seperti Miami International Photography Festival (AS), Siena International Photo Exhibition (Italia), dan Shanghai International Photo Festival (Tiongkok). Ia juga berkolaborasi dengan galeri ternama, termasuk YellowKorner (Prancis), 1x Photo Print Gallery (Swedia), dan BBA Gallery (Inggris).

Sebagai pemenang lebih dari 300 penghargaan fotografi internasional, karya Hardibudi telah dipublikasikan di berbagai media bergengsi, seperti Forbes, Vogue, DPReview, Digital Camera Magazine, dan China Photo Press.